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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

October 7th 2026
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EVIO joins TrueNoord's 'New Technology Hub'

EVIO has joined specialist regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord’s 'New Technology Hub', a collaborative initiative aimed at supporting the introduction of next-generation regional aircraft technologies designed to cut emissions. Under the collaboration, the companies will examine key economic and operational factors, including maintenance, financing, leasing and infrastructure, while sharing technical and market insights. TrueNoord will provide expertise on the regional aircraft …
Vertical Aerospace supports many sectors of the MRO industry, including commercial aircraft, air cargo, military and rotorcraft

First Class Air broadens MRO services with Vertical Aerospace investment

First Class Air has invested in and partnered with Vertical Aerospace, an aviation MRO provider based in Bristow, Oklahoma, expanding its capabilities in complex aircraft structural repair, engineering and fabricated-part manufacturing. The deal will increase First Class Air’s technical capabilities and capacity, giving customers access to additional resources for the repair and support of complex aircraft structures and components. Vertical …
H225M helicopter © Airbus Helicopters

Romania orders 12 Airbus H225M helicopters

Romania has signed a contract to acquire 12 Airbus H225M helicopters, as Bucharest moves to modernise its military rotorcraft fleet under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative. The agreement was signed with France’s Armament General Directorate (DGA) under SAFE, the EU financial instrument designed to support urgent defence investments by member states and strengthen the European defence …
AERA has arranged its first aircraft portfolio deals with Macquarie, MUFG

AERA arranges US$300 million aircraft portfolio acquisitions

Aera Aviation Capital (AERA) has arranged the acquisition of two portfolios comprising eight commercial passenger aircraft with a combined value of more than US$300 million, marking its first transaction since the company’s launch. The portfolios are made up predominantly of new-technology Airbus A320neo-family and Boeing 737 Max aircraft leased to a diversified global customer base of full-service and low-cost airlines. …
David Crull

Aquila Air Capital brings in David Crull as CFO

Aquila Air Capital, an Ireland-based engine lessor backed by funds managed by global alternative asset manager Wafra Inc., has appointed David Crull as Chief Financial Officer. Crull brings more than 25 years of experience across the airline, aviation aftermarket and aircraft-leasing sectors. He will join Aquila’s leadership team with expertise spanning the financial and operational management of aviation businesses. “I …
The Paraguayan Air Force will add one Cessna SkyCourier to its fleet

Paraguay becomes SkyCourier’s first South American military user

Paraguay’s air force has become the first military operator in South America of Textron Aviation’s Cessna SkyCourier turboprop, adding the aircraft to its existing fleet of Cessna Grand Caravans. The aircraft was funded by Itaipu Binacional, the entity jointly operated by the governments of Brazil and Paraguay, and will support relief operations and other missions across the country. The twin-engine, …

airBaltic plans up to 700 job cuts as it reshapes business

Airhub Aviation adopts MRO-PRO software

SR Technics cuts processing time with Bridgestone technology

Royal Air Maroc receives sixth Boeing 737-8

Boeing wins first full-rate MH-139A Grey Wolf order

Deutsche Aircraft opens Leipzig plant for D328eco production

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